Three Good Reasons To Run For Local Office

THREE GOOD REASONS TO RUN FOR LOCAL OFFICE:

  1. You know your town better than anyone.

  2. You want to help build a strong Democratic candidate “bench.”

  3. You support thinking globally, and acting locally. 

CURRENT OPENINGS:

Recycling Commission - 

  • Establishes and administers the Town’s recycling plan and develops programs to meet the recycling needs of the community. 

  • 3 to 7 members appointed by the Select Board, with staggered three-year terms

Conservation Commission -  

  • Promotes and develops the natural resources of the Town. Protects the wetlands and watershed areas. Permits and regulates development within wetland areas. 

  • 7 members appointed by the Select Board, with staggered three-year terms

Audit Committee -

  • Reviews annual financial statements of the Town financial offices. Reviews the independent auditor’s management recommendations and provides advice to the Select Board, Town Manager, Town Accountant and Treasurer.

  • 5 members appointed by the Select Board, with staggered three-year terms. 

Building Committee -

  • Advise the Town Manager and Select Board on the future needs for Town buildings. Reviews and comments on capital projects related to Town buildings including schools. Serves as an advisory design review committee for new construction and/or renovation of Town buildings. Evaluates use of buildings. Advises on current use of space and ways to improve it. Monitors large maintenance projects and advises on progress. Maintains the inventory of buildings. Advises on the long term building needs. Reviews the work of prior town building committees. 

  • 7 members, appointed by the Select Board for three years.

Historical Commission -

  • Preserves and protects the Town’s historical artifacts and assets.

  • 3-7 members appointed by the Select Board. Appointments, with staggered three-year terms.

More information about these openings:

https://www.longmeadow.org/294/Committee-Vacancies

MISSED OPPORTUNITIES (Aww snap!)

Soon to be Appointed:

  • Park and Rec 

  • Cable Advisory

  • Board of Health

Already Appointed:

Housing Authority

PROCESS: 

Apply > Get interviewed by the Select Board > Get voted in by the Select Board.

To get the ball rolling, apply online HERE.  



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